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Buddy Hield News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Hawks fans take note as Buddy Hield shines in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

The men’s FIBA World Cup Qualifiers got underway this week with Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield among the several NBA players participating with their home countries.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 28

The Hawks quietest offseason decision might be their most important

For a team that did not make a star trade this offseason, the Atlanta Hawks were quite active and made moves to improve their team. Atlanta came into the offseason banking on internal improvement from the young talent on their team, and they wanted to get younger and find pieces that fit on their timeline as a franchise.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 28

Three Hawks Players Whose Roles Could Change Drastically This Season

A large chunk of the Atlanta Hawks roster from last season is going to be back for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, but there are new players, and even the returners are going to have to take on different roles than they had last season.

Hawks Around the Web

Rams jump Seahawks for top spot in NFL roster rankings; previewing 2026 Tour Championship · CBSSports.com

Jonathan Kuminga reportedly signs with Timberwolves, choosing short-term deal over more lucrative Lakers offer · CBSSports.com

Kuminga joining Wolves on 2-year, $12.4M deal · ESPN

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 28

Ranking Every Current Atlanta Hawks Contract From Best to Worst

The Atlanta Hawks might not have the most talented roster in the NBA (it is very good), but they have one of the best financial situations in the league right now.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 27

Hawks Final Offseason Decision Is Clear Now After Jonathan Kuminga's Decision

For the past month, the Atlanta Hawks only had two things left to do on their offseason checklist. First, they needed to see how the Jonathan Kuminga situation unfolded.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 27

A-Rod, Multiple Wolves Players Involved In Recruiting Kuminga

Although LeBron James was the Timberwolves‘ first choice to fill their hole at power forward this summer, the team spent much of the summer recruiting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota, viewing him as the top option available in free agency once James was off the board, according to Jon Krawczynski and Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 27

Revisiting Atlanta's Decision to Trade Kristaps Porzingis for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield

The Jonathan Kuminga free agency has officially wrapped. While they were not the first team mentioned when Kuminga's team option was declined by Atlanta, Minnesota emerged over the past couple of weeks as a team that made sense for him, even though they could not offer him the kind of money or contract length that he reportedly wanted.

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The 'Youngest 30-point playoff scorers' quiz

How many of the youngest 30-point playoff scorers by NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Jonathan Kuminga News / HITC / August 27

Real reason why Jonathan Kuminga ignored a bigger contract from Lakers to join Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga is finally off the free-agent board, signing a two-year, $12.4 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga had a long list of suitors hoping to land him at a discount, with teams like the Lakers, Bulls, and others all linked to him during his two months as a free agent.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jonathan Kuminga finally getting realistic about his value leads to best-case scenario

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Field Level Media / August 26

Report: Jonathan Kuminga agrees to 2-year, $12.4M deal with Timberwolves

Free agent swingman Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported Wednesday. Kuminga chose Minnesota over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 27